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Post by hoyarooter on Mar 28, 2012 11:27:20 GMT -5
So the Dodgers go from McCourt to Magic (and others): www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-0329-dodgers-magic-20120329,0,5012740.story I assume this will be approved (and MLB will not object) even though it appears to be pretty leveraged (at least up front). And McCourt seems to make out ok. He bought the team for $430M and sells it for $2B, leaving him with plenty of cash, even after he pays off his ex-wife and his creditors. Apparently he's also keeping a stake in some of the lots/property in Chavez Ravine. I am not a Dodgers fan, but I am willing to forgive ole Frank his various transgressions if he wants to take some of that windfall to build the McCourt Athletic Training Facility at his alma mater. He's a piece of #%&@ and will not do this. If I'm wrong, I'll be happy to change my tune, but I would also be shocked. Just another example of no bad deed going unrewarded.
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Post by kchoya on Mar 28, 2012 11:46:46 GMT -5
I am not a Dodgers fan, but I am willing to forgive ole Frank his various transgressions if he wants to take some of that windfall to build the McCourt Athletic Training Facility at his alma mater. He's a piece of #%&@ and will not do this. If I'm wrong, I'll be happy to change my tune, but I would also be shocked. Just another example of no bad deed going unrewarded. If there was any doubt that you're a Dodgers fan, I think that doubt has been erased.
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Post by hoyarooter on Mar 28, 2012 16:40:18 GMT -5
I never claimed to not be a Dodger fan. But they're not my primary team. White Sox.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Apr 10, 2012 11:47:10 GMT -5
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Post by CAHoya07 on Apr 10, 2012 12:44:28 GMT -5
Ozzie suspended for five games. My first thought was, "Wait, we have free speech, how can you be suspended for that?" But I guess here you can apply the classic example that this doesn't protect you from yelling "Fire!" in a crowded room...
P.S. Boo Dodgers, Go Giants.
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 10, 2012 13:09:31 GMT -5
Ozzie suspended for five games. My first thought was, "Wait, we have free speech, how can you be suspended for that?" But I guess here you can apply the classic example that this doesn't protect you from yelling "Fire!" in a crowded room... P.S. Boo Dodgers, Go Giants. Alternatively, you could remember that the 1st Amendment protects your rights to free speech against the government, not against your employer. I'm sure there are clauses in Ozzie's contract that allow MLB or his team to suspend him for conduct detrimental to the team, which is the power allowing for the suspension. There are no 1st Amendment issues here (just like there are no 1st Amendment issues when a player/coach gets suspended/fined for criticizing referees). However, it is pretty ridiculous that MLB won't suspend you for a DUI but will suspend you for saying something stupid
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 10, 2012 13:56:14 GMT -5
Stupid is Ozzie's middle name. I wasn't thrilled with the Chisox choosing Ventura as their new manager, but good riddance to Ozzie.
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Post by rosslynhoya on Apr 10, 2012 19:20:14 GMT -5
However, it is pretty ridiculous that MLB won't suspend you for a DUI but will suspend you for saying something stupid MLB didn't suspend him; the Marlins, who just built a multizillion dollar amusement park in a place called Little Havana, did. I think the suspension might be a bit long, but it sends a clear message that Ozzie can't do stupid things that directly jeopardize the organization's viability.
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Post by nodak89 on Apr 18, 2012 22:02:12 GMT -5
Who caught Morneau's HR in the Bronx tonight? Someone in the stands wearing a gray Georgetown hoodie.
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Post by hoyainspirit on May 2, 2012 21:29:22 GMT -5
Glad to see Harper off to a nice start after his early call up. That kid has a tremendous arm. Played center tonight.
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Post by kchoya on May 3, 2012 12:58:23 GMT -5
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Post by hoyainspirit on May 3, 2012 14:27:53 GMT -5
Albert has had a tough start. Harper has come tantalizingly close twice since his call up.
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Post by HometownHoya on May 3, 2012 15:18:04 GMT -5
Albert has had a tough start. Harper has come tantalizingly close twice since his call up. I'm giving Harper one of those, bad call by the ump.
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Post by kchoya on May 3, 2012 21:04:32 GMT -5
End of a career for Mariano? I hope not.
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Post by HometownHoya on May 5, 2012 2:12:25 GMT -5
End of a career for Mariano? I hope not. He is refusing to let his career end this way so probably not
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 7, 2012 9:18:27 GMT -5
Orioles and Nationals both doing extremely well in the early going. Chances either or both are for real?
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2012 9:41:55 GMT -5
Nats pitching is for real, but if they keep sending position players to the DL (Werth broken wrist last night), they won't be scoring more than about 2-3 runs per game. Bryce Harper sure is fun to watch, though...
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 7, 2012 10:16:05 GMT -5
Well as an Orioles fan I don't really care if the Nats are successful. More interested if my Orioles can finish above .500. Not even daring to think of any loftier goals than that at this point.
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Post by guru on May 7, 2012 10:32:23 GMT -5
Well as an Orioles fan I don't really care if the Nats are successful. More interested if my Orioles can finish above .500. Not even daring to think of any loftier goals than that at this point. So maybe you should have just asked about the O's if that's the only team you're interested in discussing. IMO, Nats are going to be really good for the next few years. Really good. The rotation is just nasty. Orioles may have a better than average season (and it would be interesting to watch Duquette fare better than the Sox this season) but they're still not built correctly, and simply don't have the arms.
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Post by hoyarooter on May 7, 2012 11:09:59 GMT -5
The Orioles are also in baseball's toughest division, so that doesn't figure to work out well for them. If the Nats can keep those arms sound, the sky will be the limit for them. I don't see them making the playoffs this year, but they should keep getting better.
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